I got a sinking feeling when I heard this news about Hampshire and Norfolk council cutting jobs of about 100 and 1200 people. They are doing it for saving nearly £ 7 million which is being cut by the government at the senior management. According to the councils, they have to do this in order to tackle the current financial challenge. I cannot imagine how bad this is going to be for the families of the people who face the axe. The government jobs were considered most secure but now, it seems that it is no longer so. Government has withdrawn funding to the councils to meet the national debt.

I feel that the times are going to be difficult for many people in the days to come. One way it is going to be good as it would leave no place for anyone to become complacent. Everyone will have to on their toes. But what about those who cannot manage all this cut throat competition everywhere. Are we going to allow someone challenged due to any circumstances go down to the levels of poverty. I really wonder what our children are going to have to grow up to.